India chairs the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ meeting in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, as ministers deliberate on shared priorities for education cooperation among member countries. According to multiple reports, the agenda includes early childhood care and education (ECCE), with discussions focused on strengthening early learning systems. Ministers also address skill development, including approaches to improving workforce-relevant education and training. Another area highlighted is research and innovation, covering ways to support collaboration in education-related research. The meeting further includes discussion of mutual recognition of qualifications, aimed at facilitating academic mobility and common understanding of credentials. In addition, ministers plan to consider academic leadership and related strategies for building effective education governance and leadership across BRICS countries. The reports describe the meeting as a platform for education ministers to coordinate policy directions and explore mechanisms for cooperation. The discussions are framed around identifying priority areas and potential pathways for joint work during the BRICS education cooperation process.